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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p><em>Editor's Note: <a href="http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/world-water-day-2015">World Water Day</a> is coming up on March 22nd. We’re proud to bring you a guest post from our friends at The Republic of Tea today. They’re an amazing partner in our effort to build a world with more clean water. And from March 16 - 22, The Republic of Tea is offering 6 people the chance to win a free tin of SuperFlower tea to celebrate World Water Day. The SuperFlower collection helps Action Against Hunger provide clean water. The Republic of Tea is dedicated to providing delicious tea for you and clean water around the world by donating $1 from the sale of each SuperFlower tea collection to Action Against Hunger. All you need to do is share on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/actionagainsthunger/photos/a.10150157886510115.337224.13885075114/10153093200300115/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/acfusa/status/577502395539824640" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/p/0S4dFgmlQD/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for your chance to win! </em></p>
<p>This year’s theme for World Water Day is sustainability (or as we say at <a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/">The Republic of Tea</a>, sustainabiliTEA). This theme really resonates with us as a tea company for numerous reasons, but mainly because tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. On any given day, over 158 million Americans drink tea so we can’t even imagine how many people in India are sipping masala chai right now or how many South Africans are steeping rooibos bush tea this second. As a result, water sustainabiliTEA is becoming more of a focus due to scarcity — globally nearly one billion people lack access to clean water, resulting in millions of deaths that are 100% preventable.</p>
<p>We are committed to sustainabiliTEA at every level of our business, and it all starts with where we source our tea. We work with several incredible organizations that foster sustainable livelihoods for people who live in our tea-growing regions; and for us, these partnerships have proved the most rewarding. In particular, we source our hibiscus flowers for our <a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/hibiscus-tea/c/25/">Superflower® Teas</a> from Nigeria, where Action Against Hunger has helped more than two million people get access to safe water and sanitation, as well as to nutritional support. And Nigeria is just one of the 45 countries where Action Against Hunger works to provide sustainable, long-term solutions to clean water and hunger.</p>
<p>For example, when Action Against Hunger installs a borehole or a well, they don’t simply install it and then leave. They create and train a community water committee, whose members are responsible for the proper usage and maintenance of water points and for collecting small maintenance fees from community users to create a sense of ownership and engagement. They also train community members on how to maintain and repair these water points, which allows these villages to be completely self-sufficient for years to come.</p>
<p>While our missions are different, The Republic of Tea and Action Against Hunger have so much in common in terms of sustainabiliTEA and the vital importance of accessible clean water. So this World Water Day, and every day, we work together for sustainabiliTEA and the hope for a better world.</p>
<p>Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp….</p>
<p>-Kate Dos Santos, Minister of Philanthropy and Ceremonies, The Republic of Tea</p>
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p>Let's face it - recreating the light and fluffy naan that you had in India can be very difficult to do once you're back in your own kitchen. Even with the right recipe, ingredients and tools, it may feel like something’s missing. Action Against Hunger's newest partner, <a href="http://kitchenconnection.org/" target="_blank">Kitchen Connection</a>, has a solution to this conundrum. Kitchen Connection is a social network that brings together foodies and chefs, professional and amateur alike, connecting individuals who want to learn a particular dish to those who know how to make it. It's that simple!</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://dd0jh6c2fb2ci.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/pictures/kc3.jpg" alt="Kitchen Connection Beta Test" title="Kitchen Connection Beta Test" width="600" style="vertical-align: middle;" /><br /><em>Chef Claude Godard trains culinary students live through Kitchen Connection</em></p>
<p>Kitchen Connection's founder, Earlene Cruz, was inspired to create the site after her experiences studying and traveling abroad. Upon her return to the U.S., she missed the person-to-person connection she had in kitchens around the world, so she came up this creative solution.</p>
<p>Recently, Action Against Hunger staff got the chance to attend the beta launch of <a href="http://kitchenconnection.org/">Kitchen Connection</a> and see this innovative platform in action. <a href="http://madisonbistro.com/chef-claude-godard/" target="_blank">Chef Claude Godard</a>, of Madison Bistro in New York, led Kitchen Connection's first online cooking tutorial with a pair of foodies located hundreds of miles away in Paris. The students were able to ask questions throughout, which made for a truly fun and interactive experience.</p>
<p>Kitchen Connection's mission statement is "I'm eating - you're eating - and because we're eating together, someone else is eating too." In keeping with this goal, each time you sign up for a tutorial on the website, a portion of the proceeds goes to Action Against Hunger's life saving work.</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://dd0jh6c2fb2ci.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/pictures/kc_2.jpg" alt="Alex Cottin at Kitchen Connection" title="Alex Cottin at Kitchen Connection" width="600" style="vertical-align: middle;" /><br /><em>Alex Cottin, Associate Director of Partnerships at Action Against Hunger, delivers remarks at the event.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://kitchenconnection.org/">Sign up now</a> to be a beta tester and one of the first to know when Kitchen Connection officially launches. Grab your aprons and mixing bowls and let's bring everyone to the table!</p>
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<blockquote><p>“This donation will provide urgently-needed support for our teams on the ground who provide access to clean water, nutritional security, and the tools and resources to help communities become self-sufficient – and even to flourish. ”</p>
<p><em>- Alyssa Zeller, Associate Director of Individual Giving, Action Against Hunger</em></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Based in Chicago, Tampico Beverages is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of high quality juice drinks, selling products in over 55 countries. In 2013, Tampico Beverages launched The Tampico Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-served communities. CEO Scott Miller said, <strong>“The Tampico Foundation’s mission is to be a resource in the communities in which we live, work, and serve. Together, our goal is to give back to families and children in need around the globe.”</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">We share The Tampico Foundation’s drive to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families and children around the world, and we are proud to be recognized as a partner in the fight against hunger and poverty. We sincerely thank the Tampico Foundation for their support.</span></p>
</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/action-against-hunger-honored-tampico-foundation-gala" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="Action Against Hunger Honored at Tampico Foundation Gala" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:08:56 +0000Anonymous7278 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgGamers Fight Hungerhttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/gamers-fight-hunger
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p>At Action Against Hunger, we’re amazed by the creative ways that hunger fighters show their support. Recently, we received some incredible support from Humble Bundle, Sid Meier and 2K games, as well as members of the gaming community. Through the sale of <a href="http://blog.humblebundle.com/post/85140585119/thanks-to-you-we-raised-1-2-million-in-the-fight-to">the Humble Sid Meier Bundle</a>, gamers raised $1.2 million to help us fight malnutrition around the world!</p>
<h2>What is Humble Bundle? </h2>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;"><a href="https://www.humblebundle.com/">Humble Bundle</a> is an awesome online gaming platform that releases limited edition games and allows gamers to name their own price for a "bundle" of games, all the while supporting a nonprofit with their purchase.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">The legendary game designer Sid Meier handpicked Action Against Hunger as the designated nonprofit for the bundle that included a fantastic collection of games from the iconic Civilization series. In less than two weeks, over 400,000 bundles were sold, making it one of the most successful Humble Bundle promotions to date.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">“To date, the Humble Sid Meier Bundle is one of our most successful bundles and we were thrilled to not only deliver wonderful games to you but also contribute to the fight against world hunger.”</span><br /><em style="line-height: 1.538em;"><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">- The Humble Bundle team</span></em></p>
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<h2>Humble Bundle helps save lives</h2>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Thanks to effective and affordable nutrition treatment, $45 is all it takes to save a malnourished child’s life. This means that the Humble Bundle community’s generosity will help us save more than 26,000 young lives! </span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">What else can their support help us achieve? Check out the video our staff made and <a href="http://stories.actionagainsthunger.org/humblebundle">read our impact report</a> to find out.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">On behalf of everyone at Action Against Hunger, thank you to the gamers who purchased the bundle and for helping us do what we do best: save lives.</span></p>
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</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/gamers-fight-hunger" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="Gamers Fight Hunger" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:59:26 +0000bcollins7083 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgNorth American Power's Missions to Millions Program Saves Liveshttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/north-american-powers-missions-millions-program-saves-lives
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<p>As one of the fastest-growing retail energy suppliers in the U.S., North American Power truly believes in the Power for Change; not only by focusing on green energy and offering a revolutionary income opportunity, but also by giving back to impact the lives of people all over the world. What truly drives this concept is <a href="http://www.napower.com/about-us/m2m" target="_blank" title="Mission to Millions "><em>Mission to Millions</em></a>, our innovative charitable giving program that puts the power of giving in the hands of our customers. <span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<p>Mission to Millions allows our socially-conscious customers to direct company funds to the charity partner of their choice. It’s simple; when customers switch to North American Power, they select their preferred non-profit organization from a list of featured charities. Every month that customer pays their energy bill, we donate $1 on their behalf to their chosen charity.<span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
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<p>Our partnership with Action Against Hunger has been at the heart of the Mission to Millions program. It all started three years ago, when our team of leaders decided to place community at the center of all we do. As one of the early partners of the program, Action Against Hunger was selected both for their life-saving work combating malnutrition and providing sustainable solutions to hunger, as well as their stellar ratings by top nonprofit watchdog groups.</p>
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<p>Since then, the response has been no less than remarkable. We’re excited to announce that on the three year anniversary of our partnership, the Mission to Millions program has donated over $68,000 to Action Against Hunger. Through the collective power of our customers and company, that’s enough to save over 1,500 young lives from deadly malnutrition!<span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<p>Through this ground-breaking structure, we’ve demonstrated the true power of one dollar and can’t wait to continue supporting Action Against Hunger’s lifesaving work through Mission to Millions!<span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<p>ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN POWER</p>
<p>Founded in 2009 by energy veterans, Kerry Breitbart and Carey Turnbull, North American Power is one of the nation’s fastest-growing energy suppliers, earning a spot on the Forbes list of America’s Most Promising Companies. Underscored by a commitment to community and sustainability, North American Power is giving Americans the ability to choose sustainable energy at competitive rates with the flip of a switch, plus the opportunity to give back to charity and earn money by referring friends and family. North American Power currently serves over 300,000 customers nationwide. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.napower.com/" target="_blank">www.napower.com</a>.</p>
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</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/north-american-powers-missions-millions-program-saves-lives" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="North American Power&#039;s Missions to Millions Program Saves Lives" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Thu, 22 May 2014 15:07:44 +0000dhernandez7055 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgPartners in the Quest for Clean Waterhttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/partners-quest-clean-water
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p><em>Editor's Note: World Water Day is fast approaching! This week we're bringing you content all about the power of clean water, especially its critical connection to nutrition, all in the lead up to the big day on Saturday. Today, enjoy a guest post from one of our friends at The Republic of Tea, a terrific partner in our effort to build a world with more clean water!</em></p>
<p>With World Water Day approaching this Saturday, March 22<sup>nd</sup>, we at The Republic of Tea want to take the opportunity to emphasize the strong connection between clean water and nutrition. Access to clean water is critical for people to survive, and to maintain proper nutrition in areas where the threat of waterborne diseases like cholera are an everyday reality.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">When a child drinks contaminated water and catches a waterborne disease, it complete undoes the benefits of any nutrition that child has received. Every year, 1.5 million children die from a lack of clean water and sanitation. That means a full 20% of all child deaths could be prevented with safe water and sanitation. </span><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">These deaths are 100% preventable.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">From where I sit, Action Against Hunger is an essential player in promoting clean water and nutrition initiatives around the world. Their team gets water and sanitation services to vulnerable communities across the globe faced with unsafe drinking sources, water scarcity, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene while training and teaching these communities on how to care for their water points properly, all with an eye toward long-term solutions to malnutrition. They install and decontaminate wells, install hand pumps, protect natural springs, pipe water into villages and rehabilitate damaged infrastructure to support lasting effects and save lives. Just recently, Action Against Hunger installed a comprehensive filtration and pumping system in Ziwani Village, located is in Tana River County, Kenya.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Because of </span><a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/" style="line-height: 1.538em;">The Republic of Tea</a><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">’s connection to the vital importance of clean water, we are proud to partner with Action Against Hunger through the development of our </span><em style="line-height: 1.538em;">Sip for Clean Water </em><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">initiative with </span><a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/watermelon-hibiscus-tea-bags/p/V20141/" style="line-height: 1.538em;">Hibiscus Watermelon</a><a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/tea-bags/c/TEABAGS/" style="line-height: 1.538em;">Tea Bags</a><span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> and </span><a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/hibiscus-watermelon-iced-tea-one-cuppa%26amp%3b%238482%3b/p/V20224/" style="line-height: 1.538em;">Hibiscus Watermelon Iced Tea One Cuppa™.</a><span style="line-height: 1.538em;"> After all, water is essential to life and for </span><a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/tea-varieties/c/58/" style="line-height: 1.538em;">making a cup of tea</a> (you can't enjoy one without it!)<span style="line-height: 1.538em;">. We strive to encourage our Citizens (customers) to live life Sip by Sip and to lend a hand to those in need because we depend on one another for the well-being of the whole.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Happy World Water Day!</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp….</span></p>
<p>-Kate</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">PS: This World Water Day, The Republic of Tea is also proud to <a href="https://gifts.actionagainsthunger.org/gift/ceramic-water-filter">sponsor a gift</a> in Action Against Hunger’s virtual gift catalog. For $19, you can provide a family with the gift of a life-changing ceramic water filter. <a href="https://gifts.actionagainsthunger.org/gift/ceramic-water-filter">Find out more.</a></span></p>
</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/partners-quest-clean-water" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="Partners in the Quest for Clean Water" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:57:54 +0000erapport6999 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgA Company with a Greater Purpose: Action Against Hunger Honors Visahttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/company-greater-purpose-action-against-hunger-honors-visa
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p>At Action Against Hunger’s recent Annual Benefit Gala at Capitale in New York City, we were proud to honor Visa Inc. with our distinguished <em>Corporation of the Year Award</em> in recognition of the company’s outstanding work to economically empower vulnerable communities around the world. Visa uses its expertise as a global financial leader to increase access to mobile banking, financial literacy programs, and cash transfers as tools to lift up those most in need. </p>
<h2>Cash: a revolution for relief efforts</h2>
<p>Visa’s commitment to financial empowerment aligns perfectly with our role as the lead humanitarian agency in the <a href="http://www.cashlearning.org/">Cash Learning Partnership</a> (CaLP), an inter-agency initiative focused on promoting cash transfers and strengthening local economies. Cash-based interventions have revolutionized the ways in which we can serve at-risk communities: by distributing cash or vouchers instead of physical goods, we ensure that the people we help are able to get what they need most while keeping local markets in business. </p>
<p>Visa recognizes the importance of cash-based initiatives as a part of recovery efforts. In his <em>Corporation of the Year Award</em> acceptance speech, Douglas Sabo, Visa’s Global Head of Corporate Philanthropy and Responsibility, explained:</p>
<blockquote><p>“In times of disaster, often the most effective way to help people in crisis is as simple a concept as giving them money. This notion of giving money has been called a ‘quiet revolution’ in the humanitarian space.”</p>
<p><em>– Douglas Sabo, Global Head of Corporate Philanthropy and Responsibility, Visa</em></p>
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<h2>Our innovative partnership with Visa</h2>
<p>In July 2011, Visa helped us bring this revolution to the <a href="/countries/asia/philippines">Philippines</a>, where severe flooding left 120,000 families without homes or livelihoods. <a href="/mention/visa-and-leading-humanitarian-aid-organizations-partner-improve-speed-and-efficiency-relief">Visa assisted our emergency relief efforts</a> by creating a safe and secure electronic voucher program, in which participants could use a prepaid Visa card to buy food and other select items from local merchants. By allowing families to purchase essential goods from local businesses instead of giving out food donations, Visa and our teams helped speed up economic recovery in the region.</p>
<p>This is just one example of the amazing work that Visa has done to build up communities economically. From the flood-affected areas in the Philippines to famine-stricken populations in east Africa, Visa has helped us assist people all over the world. And as the need for—and capacity for—cash-based initiatives grow, so will our collaboration with Visa. Mr. Sabo affirmed the company’s commitment to ongoing humanitarian action in his closing remarks: </p>
<blockquote><p>“We’re thankful for the opportunities we have had to bring who we are and what we do to this greater purpose…and we’re proud to be doing so standing alongside leading organizations such as Action Against Hunger.”</p>
<p><em>– Douglas Sabo, Global Head of Corporate Philanthropy and Responsibility, Visa</em></p>
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<p>Like us, Visa strives to foster self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Their expertise and innovations in cash-based initiatives help us save lives and transform communities for the better around the world. We are proud to call Visa our partner, and to have honored their exceptional work at our Annual Benefit Gala.</p>
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</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/company-greater-purpose-action-against-hunger-honors-visa" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="A Company with a Greater Purpose: Action Against Hunger Honors Visa" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:59:09 +0000bcollins6861 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgLose for Good This Fall with Weight Watchershttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/lose-good-fall-weight-watchers
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p dir="ltr">We’re so proud to be part of the sixth annual Lose For Good® campaign, sponsored by Weight Watchers®. Each year, the Lose For Good campaign invites Weight Watchers members and Weight Watchers Online subscribers to lose weight, and this year they will donate up to $500,000 to Action Against Hunger and domestic hunger partner Share Our Strength.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Today, Monday 9/23, is especially important because it’s Lose-A-Palooza!<strong> Weight Watchers will be donating $1 for each of a variety of social actions taken online today only, </strong>up to $50,000. Here’s how you can participate:</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/actionagainsthunger">Action Against Hunger</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nokidhungry">Share Our Strength</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/weightwatchers">Weight Watchers</a> on Facebook</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/acfusa">@acfusa</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nokidhungry">@NoKidHungry</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/weightwatchers">@WeightWatchers</a> on Twitter</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Repin anything from the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/weightwatchers/lose-for-good/">Lose for Good pinboard</a> on Pinterest</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/acfusa/">Follow Action Against Hunger </a>on Pinterest</p>
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</ul><p dir="ltr">You can find all of the ways you can help us maximize this donation over on the <a href="http://weightwatchers.com/templates/marketing/landing_1col_nonav.aspx?pageid=1151581">Lose for Good page</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">From the inaugural campaign in 2008 through 2012, Weight Watchers has donated $5 million to its partners to help fight hunger, and Weight Watchers members and online subscribers have lost an estimated 20 million pounds during the campaigns. In addition, Weight Watchers members have donated more than 5.7 million pounds of food to local food banks.</p>
<p>We can't wait to keep the momentum going with this year's campaign! Many thanks to Weight Watchers and its fabulous members for their continued support!</p>
</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/lose-good-fall-weight-watchers" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="Lose for Good This Fall with Weight Watchers" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:25:27 +0000erapport6805 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgFinally, a Humanitarian Crisis That Corporations Can Completely Fix -- and Fasthttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/finally-humanitarian-crisis-corporations-can-completely-fix-and-fast
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p><em>Editor's Note: This post was originally published on The Huffington Post on August 7, 2013. You can view the original <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-aubry/finally-a-humanitarian-cr_b_3721113.html">here.</a></em></p>
<p>In my two decades working for social change, I've found that donors of all stripes -- from the socially conscious 20-something texting a $5 gift to the biggest corporate partner -- share one common frustration. They feel overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of some of the problems we're trying to eradicate, and concerned that lasting solutions aren't possible.</p>
<p>That's why I'm excited about the work we're doing at <a href="http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/" target="_hplink">Action Against Hunger</a> -- because childhood hunger is unequivocally a crisis we can solve in our lifetimes. For an issue of this magnitude, that's fast! Malnutrition is a disease that's predictable, preventable, and affordable to treat; just $45 covers full treatment for a malnourished child.</p>
<p>We're at a turning point when it comes to unlocking the future potential of hungry children. For the first time in measured history, child deaths have fallen below seven million a year around the world. According to <a href="http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/PDFs/APR_Progress_Report_2012_final.pdf" target="_hplink">data released last year</a> by UNICEF and the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, the number of children under age five dying globally has decreased, from nearly 12 million in 1990 to an estimated 6.9 million in 2011.</p>
<p>This is positive news, but urgent attention is still required. According to the latest series on maternal and child malnutrition published in June by leading medical journal <a href="http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)60842-9/abstract" target="_hplink"><em>The Lancet</em></a>, global malnutrition now accounts for 45% all child deaths worldwide; so while the number of deaths overall has decreased, more than 3 million young lives are lost each year from causes related to malnutrition. The publication goes beyond diagnosis, calling for a focus on lifesaving treatment for severe malnutrition, which it deems one of the most cost-effective and highest impact interventions.</p>
<p><em>The Lancet </em>estimates that $9.6 billion is needed to tackle under nutrition in the 34 countries that account for 90% of the global burden of malnutrition -- down slightly from the $11.8 billion figure cited by the World Bank in 2008. Our research suggests that current funding levels represent just 1.2% of the $11.8 billion figure, a far cry from the levels of support needed to properly take this crisis on.</p>
<p>That's why it makes so much sense for corporate partners to join us in our fight -- their capital and collaboration can help wipe out this crisis. We've been fortunate to have socially-conscious organizations like <a href="http://ultimatvodka.com/" target="_hplink">Ultimat Vodka</a> take action; this summer they're engaging the public to <a href="http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/blog/ultimat-lemon-aid-refreshing-way-fight-hunger-summer" target="_hplink">text-to-give</a>. Learn how to get involved below. Together, we'll make childhood hunger history.</p>
<p><em>To join Ultimat Vodka in supporting Action Against Hunger, text LEMONAID to 50555 to donate $5 through August 20th. To learn more about Action Against Hunger, visit <a href="http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/" target="_hplink">www.actionagainsthunger.org</a>.</em></p>
</div></div></div><span rel="schema:url" resource="/blog/finally-humanitarian-crisis-corporations-can-completely-fix-and-fast" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="schema:name" content="Finally, a Humanitarian Crisis That Corporations Can Completely Fix -- and Fast" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:50:44 +0000cpielow6781 at http://actionagainsthunger.orgFor One Week Only, 1 Shirt = 21 Meals For a Hungry Childhttp://actionagainsthunger.org/blog/one-week-only-1-shirt-21-meals-hungry-child
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</div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:text content:encoded"><p>We’re excited to once again be partnering with Sevenly, a socially conscious company that donates proceeds from the sales of their super-comfy, stylish t-shirts, bags, and accessories to a featured nonprofit each week. Last fall, our Sevenly campaign raised over $16,000 to fight hunger around the world—and this time around, <a href="http://www.sevenly.org/actionagainsthunger">we’re hoping to beat that total</a>!</p>
<p>This week, the creative folks over at Sevenly have come up with several t-shirt designs that reflect our mission to eradicate world hunger for good, and the <a href="http://www.sevenly.org/actionagainsthunger">shirts are available for women, men, and kids</a>. They're also selling fun products like toys, tote bags, jewelry, and posters.</p>
<p>The best news is that $7 from every sale this week goes straight to our hunger fighting programs! Check out what they’re offering and pick up a shirt (or something else) to show your support.</p>
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